People Operations Associate

Location

Greater NYC area. This role is hybrid, working 3 days/week in our Manhattan office

Banza reimagines your favorite comfort foods, like pasta, pizza, mac & cheese, and waffles, using chickpeas. Why? Because we know chickpeas aren’t just delicious, they’re also one of the most nutritious and sustainable foods. Yet 80% of the country isn’t eating enough of them. Our mission is to inspire people to eat more chickpeas and other beans, making a positive impact on human health and the environment.

We’ve been named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year, Adweek’s Best Food Brand, and are proud to have fans at Good Morning America, The New York Times, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and more.

We are looking for a detail-oriented People Operations Associate who will serve as the backbone of our employee and candidate experiences, office operations, and People systems. In this role, you'll create memorable moments that bring our team together, perform basic recruiting tasks, ensure our office runs smoothly, and maintain the data integrity and optimization of our People operations systems. You'll be the organizational force that keeps our People function running seamlessly, from ensuring accurate employee records to streamlining workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a People generalist role, with hands‑on exposure to HR operations, talent acquisition, and culture-building at a fast-growing company. This role reports to the VP of People.

• Own the day-to-day operations of our NYC office, ensuring a welcoming, organized, and functional workspace for the team
• Design and execute employee experience initiatives, including onboarding experiences, team events, celebrations, and quarterly gatherings that strengthen our culture
• Manage vendor relationships for office services, supplies, catering, and event planning
• Support People operations throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining accurate records
• Assist with talent acquisition efforts, including scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate experiences, and supporting recruitment processes, eventually recruiting for roles on your own
• Maintain and improve People-related systems, tools, and documentation to keep us organized and compliant
• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for team member questions and office visitors
• Partner with the VP of People to research and implement best practices for employee engagement, benefits, and workplace programs

• A highly organized professional with 2-4 years of experience in office management, HR, recruiting, operations, or a related role
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and anticipate needs before they arise
• Professionally mature with impeccable discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• A natural relationship-builder who creates warm, inclusive experiences for diverse teams
• Proactive and resourceful, with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Eager to develop your career in People Operations, HR, and talent acquisition
• Excited about creating a workplace where people love to come to work
• Passionate about what Banza's doing!

Write a cover letter describing why you want to join Banza and why you would be an excellent fit for this role (yes, we actually read every cover letter!) and then apply directly to this posting.

We're aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don't believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Banza.

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - 85,000. The range is for the expectations as laid out in the job description; however, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and locations. Any updates to the salary range or considerations based on your experience and location will be communicated…